Christ and His Church Above Everything Else.” Father Alex & Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos

THE ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE, ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE IN AMERICA | WINTER 2019

“His All-Holiness Bartholomew, the Green Patriarch, who inspired me by his living example from the first time we met in 1983, to place Christ and His Church above everything else.” Father Alex & Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos

2018 ATHENAGORAS HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD RECIPIENTS

14 UKRAINE AUTOCEPHALY

Ecumenical Patriarchate announces election of new Primate of the Church of Ukraine WINTER 2019 Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America

Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Alexander Karloutsos

National Commander: Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, Aktouarios

National Vice Commander: John Halecky, Jr., Ekdikos

National Secretary: Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Ekdikos

National Treasurer: Peter J. Skeadas, Hieromnimon

Legal Counselor: Christopher Stratakis, Esq., Notarios

Historian: George E. Demacopoulos, PhD, Didaskalos Tou Genous

Sergeant-at-Arms: Ecumenical Patriarch visits South Korea Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon His All-Holiness was welcomed by Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea Assistant Treasurer: 18 Andreas D. Comodromos, CPA Dikaiophylax and the faithful during his fourth official visit, December 3–8, 2018. The Orthodox Metropolis of Korea is the Eastern Orthodox Christian National Council Members: community on the Korean peninsula, existing under the jurisdiction Thomas S. Cappas, Esq., Nomophylax of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Above, he visits Constantine G. Caras, Esq., Skevophylax the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)–a strip of land running across John A. Catsimatidis, Notarios Stephen Cherpelis, Dikaiophylax the Korean Peninsula which divides North and South Korea. George E. Demacopoulos, PhD, Didaskalos Tou Genous Nikitas Drakotos, Depoutatos Theofanis V. Economidis, Ekdikos George E. Safiol honored with Stephen A. Georgeson, Esq., Ekdikos Carl R. Hollister, Referendarios Nicholas J. Bouras Award Peter Kakoyiannis, Esq, Nomophylax Nicholas G. Loutsion, DVM, Aktouarios 10 Archon Safiol was recognized for his Michael G. Psaros, Ostiarios Extraordinary Archon Stewardship at the New George E. Safiol, Archiophylax York Athletic Club, kicking off Archon Weekend Franklin (Rocky) Sisson, Prepositos George A. Tsougarakis, Esq, Dikaiophylax Stephen J. Yallourakis, MD, DDS, Aktouarios John Zavitsanos, Esq, Ekdikos

Religious Freedom Mission Editor & Graphic Designer: to Austria John J. Mindala II, Notarios The Order of Saint Andrew’s fundamental 22 An Archon delegation traveled mission is to promote the religious to Vienna, the current seat of freedom, wellbeing and advancement of the European Presidency the Ecumenical Patriarchate–the spiritual center of the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians. The Ecumenical Patriarchate is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

SAVE THE DATES The Archon is published by the Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America. Members are Virtual Town Hall Annual Archon Lenten encouraged to submit material pertaining to Meeting, January 26 Retreat, April 12–14 the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Orthodoxy. All material should be typed and submitted 16 Metropolitan Emmanuel 29 Father Perry Hamalis electronically. The editor reserves the right of France is among three will serve as Retreat to edit all material submitted for publication. panelists who will discuss Master, speaking on ©2019 the topic of Ukrainian “Lent as Liberation,”in 8 E. 79th St., New York, NY 10075-0106 Church autocephaly Southampton, NY P: 212 570 3550 F: 212 774 0214

[email protected] COVER PHOTO BY J. ANGELILLO “You shall know them by their fruit.”

Matthew 7:16

Honoring Father Alex & Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos PHOTO BY J. MINDALA More Than 1,300 Turn Out

THE LARGEST GATHERING

“THEY HAVE NEVER LET US DOWN, IN THE HALF FATHER ALEX AND PRESBYTERA CENTURY HISTORY [XANTHI], NOT EVEN ONCE.” OF THE ARCHONS

Metropolitan Emmanuel of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America turned out to celebrate this year’s honorees of the Athenagoras Human Rights Award, Father Alexander and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos. About 1,300 attended the Patriarchal Representative This was the first time that the Ecumenical October 27 banquet held Patriarchate sent an official representative- Metropolitan Emmanuel of France. at the New York Hilton Midtown.

2 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 As Archons Honor Father Alex and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos with Athenagoras Human Rights Award

The master of ceremonies was Fox News Chief Congressional and Senior Political Correspondent, Archon Mike Emanuel. Emanuel said that while he had served as master of ceremonies many times before, this night was “extra-special. If, like me, you consider Father Alex to be a spiritual father and mentor, well then you feel tremendous joy that tonight the Order of Saint Andrew is honoring this distinguished and dedicated priest for his decades of service to our beloved Church at all levels, and Presbytera Xan- thi for her decades of giving her time and [FATHER ALEX] “SERVES AND RESPECTS THE POOREST OF THE POOR, talent to causes greater than self.” “Being in Washington over the past THE RICHEST OF THE RICH, THE CONNECTED AND THE UNCONNECTED, seventeen years,” said Emanuel, “I’ve heard Presidents from both parties men- WITH THE SAME FAITH AND PASSION FOR ALL, NO MATTER THEIR tion Father Alex – a recognition of his STATION IN LIFE. HE HAS ALWAYS HAD AN UNWAVERING RESPECT FOR talent. And three Archbishops have de- pended heavily on him over the deca- HUMAN DIGNITY, MIMICKING ALBERT EINSTEIN’S WORDS, ‘TRY NOT TO des….His focus and determination are legendary.” BECOME A MAN OF SUCCESS, BUT RATHER, TO BECOME A MAN OF VALUE.’” Father Alex’s brother James Karlout- James Karloutsos, Brother of Father Alex sos spoke movingly about their early life, and said of his brother: “His accomplishments have been molded by his faith, love, and strong faith in God. That life- unwavering respect for human dignity, Presbytera [Xanthi], not even once.” He long faith strengthened his commitment mimicking Albert Einstein’s words, ‘Try praised “their spiritual care for every and devotion to better the lives of all not to become a man of success, but ra- person they have encountered over their who seek him out.” He added that Father ther, to become a man of value.’” decades of service in ministry, from the Alex “serves and respects the poorest of His Eminence Metropolitan Em- least, to their parish, to the greatest, in the poor, the richest of the rich, the con- manuel of France, the Personal Repre- the halls of secular power.” nected and the unconnected, with the sentative of His All-Holiness Ecumenical In a video message recorded for this same faith and passion for all, no matter Patriarch Bartholomew, affirmed: “They event, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- their station in life. He has always had an have never let us down, Father Alex and triarch Bartholomew addressed the Or- PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 3 der, saying: “You have rightly chosen Ecumenical Throne granted by the se- chs, my unseen co-worker was sorting to recognize and honor the unwave- ven Ecumenical Councils, there are no suitcases at airports; while I was in re- ring dedication and selfless service better comrades in arms than Father ceiving lines with Presidents and First they have demonstrated the last five Alex and Presbytera Xanthi.” Ladies at the White House, Presbytera decades to Orthodoxy in the Uni- Limberakis also spoke of “the Xanthi was arranging chairs at the Sta- ted States and throughout the entire extraordinary labor of love that has te Department; when I celebrate the world…Father Alex has deeply impac- enabled the Saint Nicholas Shrine to Divine Liturgy and enjoy the first seat ted and enriched many souls around rise like a phoenix from the ashes at in our Church, my co-disciple takes the the globe in search of spiritual refuge Ground Zero.” He assured the audien- last pew to ensure proper discipline in and guidance.” ce that the shrine will be completed the Narthex and Nave; while I’m the Archon National Commander An- and that Father Alex and Presbytera maître de superstar at our Hamptons thony J. Limberakis, M.D., noted the Xanthi will get this done. Greek Festival, my privileged Presbyte- Athenagoras Human Rights Award In his response to receiving the ra is peeling onions, washing pans and not only recognizes the impact that an Award with his wife, Father Alex re- baking baklava. individual or organization has had on plied, “Although we are not the most “Without Xanthi, there would be no the respect for human dignity and reli- worthy recipients of this Award, we are Father Alex. Everything I have done, or gious freedom in our world, but it also immensely aware and humbled by its became, I owe to the love my life. That bears the name of a great Ecumenical worth. For us, Patriarch Athenagoras is why, Presbytera, as the songwriter Patriarch, and one who was as well, a was a visionary for our Church in Ame- sang, ‘I love you more today than yes- great Archbishop of our Holy Archdio- rica and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. terday, less than tomorrow’.” cese of America. The infrastructure of our Archdiocese, In her comments to the assembled “There isn’t a person in this room which is the bedrock of all that we en- guests, Presbytera Xanthi expressed who is unaware of the historic and mo- joy, was bequeathed to us by this pro- her gratitude for the recognition they numental decision of the Ecumenical phetic Prelate. received, adding “as grand as this Patriarchate to heal schisms in Ukrai- “Even our political ties to the Oval evening is, it is even more humbling, ne and once and for all bestow upon Office began when then Archbishop because whatever we have achieved the long-suffering and noble Ukrainian Athenagoras was called in November together, we did it because it was what people their independence and bir- 1948 to lead the Sacred See of Saint we truly believed,” noting that her and thright of autocephaly,” Dr. Limbera- Andrew as part of the Truman Doc- Father Alex have been given unique kis said. “We know what the Mother trine and Marshall Plan to keep the opportunities to serve the Church they Church is up against and as Archons First Throne of Orthodoxy from being love so much. of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Defen- trapped behind the Iron Curtain and “Each act of service has been spe- ders of the Faith, we have, we are, and falling into the communist hands of cial because of our love for our Ecu- we will continue to stand at Her side in Stalin’s Soviet Union.” menical Patriarchate, and especially this battle for religious freedom.” Father Alex emphasized the role His All-Holiness, receiving this honor As the Archons engage on behalf his wife has played in his service to the is really special,” she said. “I remem- of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in what Church: ber hearing about the legendary Pa- Limberakis termed “this fight for the “Together, my wife Xanthi and I triarch Athenagoras since I remember freedom and self-determination of have worked and served in the holy the time I was a little girl and received Ukraine and, just as important, the ca- priesthood for over 48 years. While I his blessing while visiting Corfu. He nonical rights and prerogatives of the was processing with Popes and Patriar- was so impressive and imposing, and PHOTO BY J. MINDALA

4 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 “YOUR FAMILY IS FAMILY TO THE BIDEN FAMILY. YOUR DECENCY, LOYALTY AND LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. YOUR PRAYERS MEANT SO MUCH TO THE BIDENS AT THE DEATH OF BEAU.”

Vice President Biden “JOY IS SOMETHING THAT CHARACTERIZES THE KARLOUTSOS FAMILY, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF GREAT HARDSHIPS.”

Archbishop Demetrios

to receive this Award with his name and take care of the family and giving to Fa- “We are pleased to announce we have image is so very meaningful to us.” ther Alexander the possibility to move… raised $1.4 million, which will be used ex- His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, through different levels and kinds of ac- clusively and prudently for the worldwide Geron of America, Exarch of the Ecu- tivity. It’s one thing to deal with the Ar- ministries of the Ecumenical Patriarch,” menical Patriarchate, noted that several chons, it’s another thing to deal with po- he said. “We do anticipate establishing of the speakers “spoke about joy,” and litical authorities, and it’s another thing the St. Andrew Endowment Fund for our that “joy is something that characterizes” to deal with extraordinary events like a Mother Church of Constantinople with the Karloutsos family, even in the midst unique, Holy and Great Synod in Crete.” the blessings of the Exarch and the Me- of great hardships. A “genuine Christian,” He also recounted Father Alex’s tireless tropolitans.” he said, is “filled with the joy of Christ no efforts to rebuild and restore St. Nicholas matter what happens,” and Father Alex Church, destroyed in the September 11, Former Vice President Biden makes and his family epitomize this. Archbishop 2001 attacks in New York, and make it a surprise visit to Athenagoras Human Demetrios added: “Thanks to his tre- beacon of Orthodoxy in New York City Rights Award Banquet; praises Ecu- mendous ability and good cooperation and America as a whole. menical Patriarch with a number of very able people, we Dr. Limberakis also expressed his Former Vice President Joe Biden made were able to have a dramatic increase in appreciation to “our esteemed Archon a surprise appearance the Banquet to the number of members of Leadership George E. Safiol who was honored the honor its recipients. Biden, who served 100.” previous day with the Nicholas J. Bou- two terms under President Barack Oba- Archbishop Demetrios also praised ras Award for Extraordinary Archon ma, originally said because of his tight Father Alex for facilitating access to Stewardship. schedule he would not be able to attend, Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and In addition, the National Commander but at the last minute he squeezed in a Trump. The Archbishop detailed more also expressed his thanks to the generous surprise appearance and said it was a of Father Alex’s accomplishments and benefactors of the banquet including the special honor to be at the banquet. then asked: “If you hear what you heard five underwriters, the late Archon Ni- The former Vice President singled so far: Leadership 100, Faith Endowment, cholas J. Bouras represented by Archon out His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch liaison to a high level of political, fede- B. Theodore Bozonelis, Archon John A. Bartholomew for particular praise, no- ral and other authorities, Archons, you Catsimatidis, Archon William P. Doucas, ting that “one of my greatest honors of think immediately, what happened to the Archon Dean Poll, and Archon Michael G. my life” was meeting the Ecumenical Pa- family of this person? Here is Presbytera Psaros, as well as those who contributed triarch several times including in America, Xanthippe, doing a superhuman work. To to sponsoring this year’s banquet. Greece and Turkey. PHOTO BY J. ANGELILLO

6 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 Banquet Chair Invocation Master of Ceremonies Benediction Archon Michael Psaros makes Archbishop Demetrios is assisted Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Father Kosmas Karavellas, brother introductions of honored guests. by Father Peter Karloutsos, Congressional and Senior to Presbytera Xanthi, recites the brother of Father Alex. Political Correspondent prayer before the benediction.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, menical Patriarchate’s decision to grant influence of governments.” said Biden, is the “most Christ-like figure autocephaly to the Orthodox Church of Biden also emphasized that the ho- I have ever met.” Biden added: “I’ve ne- Ukraine, “because people in every part liest Orthodox sites in Turkey need to be ver met anyone like His All-Holiness. He of the world should be free to worship as protected, as well as Muslim communi- radiates grace, conviction, and faith in they choose, and it falls to us to protect ties in Greece, adding that “protecting every movement – even,” Biden added that freedom.” freedom of religion and universal rights with a chuckle, “even when he and I were Said Biden: “We have to continue to never ends.” stuck in a very small, broken-down eleva- work together around the world to ensu- Biden also praised the Greek Ortho- tor in Athens last year.” re the Greek Orthodox Church can not dox Church in America: “You have an Biden expressed support for the Ecu- only control its destiny, but be free of the unmatched ability to bring communities

“IN THIS FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF UKRAINE AND, JUST AS IMPORTANT, THE CANONICAL RIGHTS AND PREROGATIVES OF THE ECUMENICAL THRONE GRANTED BY THE SEVEN ECUMENICAL COUNCILS, THERE ARE NO BETTER COMRADES IN ARMS THAN FATHER ALEX AND PRESBYTERA XANTHI.”

National Commander Limberakis PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA AND J. ANGELILLO “WITHOUT XANTHI, THERE WOULD BE NO FATHER ALEX. EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE, OR BECAME, I OWE TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. THAT IS WHY, PRESBYTERA, AS THE SONGWRITER SANG, ‘I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY, LESS THAN TOMORROW’.”

Father Alex Karloutsos “EACH ACT OF SERVICE HAS BEEN SPECIAL BECAUSE OF OUR LOVE FOR OUR ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, AND ESPECIALLY HIS ALL-HOLINESS.”

Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos together around issues of critical importance Biden, his voice breaking, recounted the to the Church, to our communities, to our na- prayers and support that Father Alex and tion. You have the universal respect among Prebytera Xanthi offered to the Biden family all our political leaders of both parties.” during the illness and death of Biden’s son The top three greatest honors that he had Beau. “Your family is family to the Biden fa- received during his lifetime, Biden said, were mily,” said Biden. “Your decency, loyalty and the Medal of Freedom, the Martin Luther love will always be remembered. Your pra- King Library Award, and the Athenagoras Hu- yers meant so much to the Bidens at the dea- man Rights Award from the Archons in 2015, th of Beau,” who died of brain cancer in 2015 saying it was “an honor that I do not deserve at the age of 46. but that I treasure.” Biden added that “the Biden, a Roman Catholic, ended his com- Greek community has meant so much in my ments on a humorous note by pointing out life” and praised the Archons for having “tau- that earlier in the evening he had made his ght my son Hunter and me so much over the cross the wrong way and so did it again, the years.” Orthodox way. 

Family Support Father Alex and Presbytera Xanthi are joined by their children and grandchildren as they accept the Award. PHOTO BY J. ANGELILLO AND C. BEJ George E. Safiol is presented with The Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship

George E. Safiol, Archon Archiophylax, is this year’s recipient of The Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Ar- chon Stewardship for his outstanding service to the Orthodox Church as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The Award was presented to Mr. Sa- fiol on October 26 by His Eminence Arch- bishop Demetrios, Geron of America and National Commander Dr. Limberakis, in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club as part of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle's annual three-day assembly. At the ceremony, National Comman- U.S. Army Lieutenant der Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D., praised Archon Safiol served as a first lieutenant Archon Safiol’s “tremendous stewardship in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with of time, talent and resources in support distinction of the Mother Church of Constantinople, the Orthodox Christian Church throughout the United States, and to the larly considering for whom the Award has mission of the Order of Saint Andrew in been established, Nicholas J. Bouras,” which all children of God should be gran- Mr. Safiol said in an interview after the ted religious freedom as a fundamental, ceremony, adding that he treasured his inalienable human right.” long friendship with Mr. Bouras, noting Year Spon- “I am personally honored, humbled they served together on three boards, sorship Program, which was initiated to and happy to receive this Award, particu- the Archdiocesan Council Executive provide scholarships to seminarians and Committee, the Archon Council and the address the shortage of priests in Ame- Leadership 100 board. Humorously, he rica. To date, $18 million has been pro- Past Recipients added, “he treated me like a kid brother vided to the school and has resulted in George E. Safiol, above, is presented with even though I was only ten years youn- more than 200 ordained priests. the 2018 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for ger.” He was also involved in a project at Extraordinary Archon Stewardship. He is joined by Archbishop Demetrios, Executive Safiol was instrumental in launching Saint Basil Academy. While he and Mr. Committee Members and past recipients of the $10 million Hellenic College Holy Bouras were visiting the academy one

The Award. Cross School of Theology Million Dollar a day during the Annual Archon Lenten PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA AND J. NELSON

10 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 Retreat, they noticed that the narrow Paying Tribute roads serving the academy were in terri- National Commander ble shape with pot holes and ruts. He re- Limberakis and called that Bouras said to him, “We have Secretary Hon. B. to do something about this road.” They Theodore Bozonelis did. They started a project that repaved offered remarks. the two roads and parking spaces with the road leading to the girls’ dormitory named the Sen. Olympia Snowe Road- way and the one to the boys’ dormitory substantial donation. And we spoke for Education has always been important named the Nicholas J. Bouras Driveway. two hours regarding the future of the to Archon Safiol. He has been a signifi- He recalls the humorous thank you letter Order, our respective visions as Archons cant benefactor of New York University they received from the senator, noting and the sacred mission of the Order.” and its College of Engineering where he that “never in my life has anyone named a roadway after me.” Safiol is a 1954 graduate of New York has endowed several scholarship awards. An Archon since 1997, Safiol has University of College of Engineering. He He also serves on the Board of Advisors served nearly 20 years on the National served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. of the University of Mississippi, a guest Council, including service as chairman of Army Corps of Engineers with distinc- lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute the Audit Committee and the Nicholas J. tion. He began his business career at ITT of Technology Sloan School of Manage- Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon in 1957 where he rose to become vice ment, and has been a director of seven Stewardship. president and general manager of ITT’s industrial/electronic companies. He also Dr. Limberakis, in presenting the U.S. Telecommunications Division. He has received the coveted Ellis Island Me- Award, shared an anecdote that occurred subsequently joined General Instrument dal of Honor Award. in 1997 related to the Nana Mouskouri Corporation and rose to become senior He was married to Demetra Karambe- Concert for Peace in which the first sig- vice president. He later joined American las Safiol, of blessed memory, for nearly nificant donation of $10,000 came from Biltrite Inc., serving as president, chief 60 years. They have three married chil- Archon Safiol. executive officer and director. In 1984, he dren, Olympia, Peter and Christina, and “I did not know Archon George so I rejoined General Instrument and qickly six grandchildren. Over the years, the Sa- gave him a telephone call at his home in became president, chief operating offi- fiol Family Foundation has donated gene- Weston, Massachusetts, and expressed cer and director, positions he held until rously to the Orthodox Church and institu- gratitude for him offering the very first he retired in 1991. tions of higher education and medicine. 

“I AM PERSONALLY HONORED, HUMBLED AND HAPPY TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD, PARTICULARLY CONSIDERING FOR WHOM THE AWARD HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED, NICHOLAS J. BOURAS.” George E. Safiol

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 11 The Investiture of Archon Class of 2018

On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Archon Class of 2018 was invested at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York following the Divine Liturgy.

Robert A. Buhler, Referendarios George E. Loucas, Esq., Referendarios John Patzakis, Esq., Protekdikos Lake Forest, IL North Royalton, OH San Marino, CA

Emanuel J. Cotronakis, Esq., Dikaiophylax John J. Louizos, Esq., Ekdikos Michael P. Psyllos, Esq., Kastrinsios Juno Beach, FL Stamford, CT Port Washington, NY

Harry G. Dimopoulos, PhD, Hartophylax Angelo N. Mallas, Hartoularios Dimitrios P. Rozanitis, Maestor Naples, FL Glen Cove, NY Philadelphia, PA

Fotios J. Frangakis, Skevophylax William Marusich, DDS, Hartoularios Nicholas Seketa, DPM, Ritor Hermitage, PA Johnson City, NY Johnson City, NY

Sam E. Galeotos, Depoutatos John J. Mindala II, Notarios Sarantos Vallas, Eftaxias Cheyenne, WY New York, NY Brooklyn, NY

John C. Harbilas, Eftaxias Matthew Mirones, Aktouarios James D. Vavas, Maestor Camp Hill, PA Staten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY

Phillip M. Kafarakis, Depoutatos Anthony F. Pantazopoulos, Orphanotrofos Howard E. West, Jr., Notarios Silver Spring, MD Lower Gwynedd, PA Carnegie, PA

George M. Koulianos, DVM, Ostiarios George F. Pappas, Esq., Nomophylax Chris G. Yiantsou, MD, Aktouarios Tarpon Springs, FL Washington, DC Colleyville, TX

Louis J. Laros, Protonotarios Steve J. Paragioudakis, MD, Ostiarios Steve E. Zeis, Skevophylax

Champaign, IL Wayside, NJ Asheville, NC PHOTO PANAGOS BY D.

12 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 Archon Weekend Coverage

Archon Agape Luncheon On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Lauren Green, Chief Religion Correspondent, Fox News, was the featured keynote speaker at the Archon Fellowship Luncheon during Archon Weekend at the New York Hilton Hotel. Special presentations were made to Ms. Green and later to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America by Dr. Maria A. Limberakis and the spouses of National Council members.

Athenagoras Human Rights Award Chair Religious Freedom Committee Chairman Orientation Breakfast Archon Michael Psaros addresses the Archon John A. Catsimatidis addresses the National Commander Limberakis delivered a General Assembly meeting at the New York General Assembly meeting. multimedia presentation to Archon-elects on Hilton Midtown. the roles and responsibilities of an Archon to the new Class.

Archon Boot Camp National Council & Regional Commanders Meeting Archon John Zavitsanos, along with National Council member Rocky National Council and Regional Commanders of the Order of Saint Sisson and Regional Commanders Gus Pablecas and John Manos Andrew met at the New York Hilton Hotel prior to the start of Archon address Archons-elect on their serious responsibilities to defend the Weekend.

PHOTOS PANAGOS BY D. AND J. MINDALA Holy Mother Church of Constantinople.

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 13 PATRIARCHAL NEWS

Ecumenical Patriarchate announces election of Metropolitan Epiphanios as Primate of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Ukraine

With immense gratitude to our Lord ministry, which starts under good auspi- have obtained precisely from Constanti- God and Savior Jesus Christ, the Ecu- ces.” nople.” menical Patriarchate has announced that Compounding the joy of this news His All-Holiness added that the Ukra- the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of was the further announcement that His inians had the same right as other Or- Ukraine has, on Saturday, December 15, All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- thodox: “As all Orthodox peoples have elected a Primate. lomew “invited His Beatitude Epiphanios received their autocephaly, this right also In a communiqué issued Saturday to concelebrate the Divine Liturgy at the belongs to the millions of Ukrainians who from the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Phanar on the great feast of Theophany have been living for years in a situation Chief Secretariat of the Holy and Sacred and to deliver to him the Tomos of esta- of absurd schism. And to satisfy their will Synod announced: “It is with praise to blishment of the new sister Autocepha- and their just request, they addressed God, great joy and satisfaction that the lous Church.” the Mother Church of Constantinople, as Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the These momentous events are the cul- all the other peoples have done in the successful completion of the work of the mination of a lengthy process that began past.” Unifying Synod (Sobor)—foundational decades ago. The final steps were ini- His All-Holiness was optimistic about of the new Orthodox Autocephalous tiated on Thursday, November 29, 2018, the effects of the granting of autocepha- Church of Ukraine—which was convened after celebrating Vespers in honor of St. ly: “With the concession of autocephaly in Kyiv today, December 15th, 2018.” Andrew, the patron saint of the Ecumeni- to the 40 million Ukrainians, the various At the Unifying Synod, “Metropolitan cal Patriarchate of Constantinople, when internal schisms will also de facto cea- Epiphanios of Pereiaslav and Belotserko- His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch se and the Orthodox will thus unite in a vsky was elected as its Primate.” Bartholomew received delegates of the single Church and return to Eucharistic His Beatitude, the newly-elected Pri- Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of Ortho- unity.” mate, immediately contacted His All-Ho- doxy and explained: “We believe that We give thanks to God for the elec- liness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew granting autocephaly is doing the right tion of His Beatitude Epiphanius and be- in order to express “his respect and as- thing. We believe that it is their right to seech Him to grant peace, unity and con- ked the wishes and blessings of the Mo- have their own autocephaly, which all the tinuing spiritual renewal to the Orthodox ther Church for fruition of his primatial countries and peoples of the Balkans Autocephalous Church of Ukraine. 

New Primate of Church of Ukraine Metropolitan Epiphanios of Pereiaslav and Belotserkovsky is elected Primate of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Ukraine. ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE

988

1325

1589 CANONICAL Tomas of TERRITORY Kyivan Autocephaly Metropolia

Moscow Metropolia

Successor to MOSCOW Kyivan Metropolia 1686 1686 PATRIARCHATE Administrative Administrative Authority Authority

1924 Kyivan Tomas of Metropolia of Metropolia 1721 Autocephaly Warsaw and All Poland Peter the Great abolishes the Moscow 1942 2nd Formation Patriarchate Ukrainian Autocephalous UAOC Orthodox Church 1917 Moscow Patriarchate reestablished under the 1992 1992 Bolsheviks

Ukrainian Exarchate changes name to

UOC-KP UOC-MP ORTHODOX UAOC CHURCH MOSCOW OF POLAND Ukrainian Ukrainian Orthodox Ukrainian Orthodox PATRIARCHATE Autocephalous Church-Kyivan Church-Moscow Orthodox Church Patriarchate Patriarchate

Canonical Status of the Three Ukraine Churches The entire Church structure in Ukraine has fractured into a desperate condition. As the diagram above indicates, the Orthodox Church in the Ukraine—from its inception to this day—has been part of the canonical territory of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 15 UKR AINE AUTOCEPHALY

AN ISSUE SO CRITICAL First time ever, nationwide call-in

VIRTUAL Saturday, TOWN HALL January 26, 2019 MEETING @ 1:00–3:00PM EST

For more than a century, the question of autocephaly (self- governance) has divided the sacred unity of Orthodox Christianity in the Ukraine.

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople has taken the pastoral initiative to heal these divisions and grant independence to the Church in Ukraine. The situation is complex and, for English- speakers, made even more so by an onslaught of misinformation circulated through social media. Please join us for an in-depth discussion with experts who can explain the most important issue confronting the Orthodox Church today.

Sponsored by the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate The Town Hall will be conducted via telephone conference call. Participate live and ask questions to the panelists via telephone.

Toll-Free International International Number Learn more, or write questions in advance at: 1-888-902-6588 1-412-317-5444 archons.org/townhall

Passcode: 7993514 or, ask questions during the call.

Panelists

HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN EMMANUEL OF FRANCE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE

REV. NICHOLAS E. DENYSENKO, PhD VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY Emil and Elfriede Jochum Professor and Chair

VERA SHEVZOV, PhD SMITH COLLEGE Professor of Religion, Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Moderator

ARCHON GEORGE E. DEMACOPOULOS, PhD FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Co-Director, Orthodox Christian Studies Center Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew makes 4th official visit to KOREA

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited Warm Welcome Above and below, a meeting between His South Korea on December 3-8, 2018, to take part in the 50th All-Holiness and President Jae-in Moon at the Blue House in Seoul. Left, His All- anniversary of the construction of St Nicholas Cathedral in Holiness arrived at Incheon International Airport and was warmly welcomed by His Seoul and participate in an International Symposium on Eminence Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and the faithful of St. Paul’s Orthodox Church the Environment, entitled, “Ecology, Theology, and Human of Incheon. Dignity in the Orthodox Christian Tradition.”

18 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 Visit to the DMZ On December 8, 2018, His All-Holiness visited the DMZ area of Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea. He shared in the pain that the division of the peninsula has brought to the Korean people. Together with Koreans he held a memorial service for those fallen during the Korean war and prayed for peace and reunification. Specifically, he prayed for the reunion of those families that have not been able to meet each other because of the division.

Saint Nicholas Parish On December 5, 2018, the feast day of St. Nicholas, His All-Holiness celebrated the Divine Liturgy, commemorating the 50th anniversary of St. Nicholas Parish in Seoul together with the clergy of the Orthodox Church in Korea. Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis, second row, was among the Ecumenical Patriarch’s official delegation, and will be this year’s Retreat Master at the Archon Lenten Retreat, April 12-14, at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, NY.

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 19 ARCHONS MAKE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MISSION TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA

The Chancellor CURRENT SEAT OF On Friday, November 9, 2018, the Archon delegation met with Chancellor of the EUROPEAN UNION PRESIDENCY Republic of Austria, Sebastian Kurz.

ith the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Eminence Archbi- shop Demetrios, Geron of America, a delegation of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, in a continuation of the Archons’ Religious Freedom Mission, visited Vienna, Austria, the current seat of the European Union Presidency; and Budapest, Hungary, from November 3 to November 10, 2018. WThe Order’s delegation was comprised of National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Secretary Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis and Spiritual Advisor Fr. Alexander Karloutsos, who were all accompanied by their wives, Dr. Maria A. Limberakis, A. Helen Bozonelis and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos. Joining and leading the delegation were His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France and His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria and Exarch of Hungary and Central Europe. They planned and coordinated an intensive schedule that included 14 separate meetings with religious leaders, heads of state, and diplomats. The delegation focused on the message of advocating religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey and Orthodox Christians worldwide, human rights, and the right of self-determination for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the grant of autocephalous status by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. In this regard, it was most propitious that Metropolitan Emmanuel led the delegation, as he chairs the Patriarchal Committee on Autocephaly for the Orthodox Church in Ukraine, having represented His All-Holiness in Moscow, Kiev and at the 14 Autocephalous Orthodox Christian Churches.

20 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MISSION TO AUSTRIA

A Spiritual and Inspired Beginning The Order began its Religious Freedom Mission upon arrival in Vienna. His Emi- nence Metropolitan Arsenios hosted a welcoming reception for the delegation at the historic Metropolis of Austria followed by a meeting with His Excellency Catholic Bishop Agidius J. Zsifkovics of Eisenstadt. Issues discussed at the meeting included the venerable history of the Orthodox Christian Church in Austria; and the mutual cooperation, respect and assistance between the Orthodox Chris- tian and Catholic Churches in Austria, including land grants to the Metropolis of Austria by the Catholic Church. The delegation sought spiritual guidance at and attended a concert in the Metropolis’ beautiful Holy Trinity Cathe- dral and visited the Chapel of Saint John Chrysostom in Vienna’s historic Grei- chenviertel (Greek Quarter). The Greek Roman Catholic Bishop Quarter also houses some of Austria’s On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Archon delegation met with His Excellency Bishop Ägidius J. Zsifkovics of Eisenstadt at the Metropolis of Austria, led by His Eminence oldest buildings including the site where Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria. the world’s first newspaper in Greek was published and where Greek revolutio- nary leaders met to plan for the War of Independence in 1821. During the week, Metropolitan Arse- Christian parish. It was purchased in a re- The following day, on Sunday Novem- nios led the delegation on a journey to sidential area where the volunteer Priest ber 4, 2018, the delegation led by Metro- Budapest, Hungary to visit the Exarchate whose lay profession is a teacher of Infor- politan Arsenios attended Divine Liturgy of Hungary of the Ecumenical Patriarcha- mation Technology, Father Robert Szen- and participated in a procession of Icons te and the new building donated by the tirmai, built the Iconostasios by hand, as at the recently founded Orthodox Chris- Hungarian government that will become he is a master woodcarver. The Order, tian Church in the town of Traiskirchen to the centre of the Exarchate in Hungary. inspired by his dedication and the visio- the south of Vienna, where the Liturgy While in Hungary. Metropolitan Arsenios nary leadership very apparent in the Me- was chanted in the vernacular, German. also led the delegation to the village of tropolis, offered a donation to Metropo- This was followed by a luncheon where Szigetszententmiklos (St. Nikolaus Island) litan Arsenios to complete the purchase the Order offered a donation to the Pari- on the Danube River, south of Budapest, of the church edifice, a converted home. sh to assist in its ministry. to visit a newly renovated Orthodox Meetings with the Heads of State of Austria With Austria holding the current rotating presidency of the European Union, the delegation, with the important assistance of Metropolitan Arsenios and Metropoli- tan Emmanuel, was privileged to meet with the heads of state of Austria. Discus- sions focused on the religious freedom issues for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey, persecution of Christians worldwide, and human rights for all faiths. Most important, the delegation was honored to meet with the Chancellor of Austria, Sebastian Kurz, the head of state. The Chancellor is 32 years old and the youngest head of state in Europe. First President of the Austrian Parliament His political party and political views are Archon delegation meets with First President of the Austrian Parliament, Mag. Wolfgang Christian-democratic and conservati- Sobotka. ve. He has combated radical Islam and

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 21 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MISSION TO AUSTRIA

Diplomat Meetings

Embassies In Vienna, the delegation met with the Honorable Trevor D. Traina, bilateral Am- bassador of the United States to Austria. The delegation advocated for the strong support of the United States as to the religious freedom issues faced by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey, persecution of Christians worldwide, and the canonical and political significance of granting autocephalous status for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Ambassador Traina was knowledgeable and receptive to the Order’s concerns. Two additional and separate meetings followed on these issues with Her Celebrating the Divine Liturgy Excellency Elena Rafti, Ambassador of On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Archon delegation visited the recently founded Orthodox church parish of the Metropolis of Austria in the town of Traiskirchen to the South of Vienna. the Republic of Cyprus in Austria and with His Excellency Nikolaos Sapountzis, Charge d’ Affaires a.i.,of the Hellenic Re- ended the foreign state funding of mos- various government officials and staff public in Austria. ques and imams’ salaries in Austria. With which indicated the respect for the Or- the presidency of the European Union, der’s issues and the high priority that the Organization for Security and Coope- the Chancellor has championed security Austrian government places on religious ration in Europe (OSCE) and the fight against illegal immigration freedom. The First President expressed The OSCE is an important component of as a central issue. In discussions with the an understanding of the restrictions on the multifaceted international religious delegation, the Chancellor fully supports the religious freedom, the lack of legal freedom initiatives of the Order, as each the Order’s religious freedom issues on status for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, year the Order sends a delegation to the behalf of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the need for the European Union to OSCE annual human rights meetings and has a close working relationship and be vigilant. held in Warsaw, Poland. The OSCE is respect for Metropolitan Arsenios. A subsequent meeting was also held headquartered in Vienna and the Order The delegation also met with the with the Third President of the Austrian had significant meetings with the current First President of the Austrian Parliament, Parliament, Anneliese Kitzmuller, who holder of the OSCE Presidency (Italy), the Mag. Wolfgang Sobotka. His position is also indicated her political party’s strong incoming OSCE Presidency beginning similar to the Speaker of the House in in January (Slovakia) and the Secretary support for religious freedom and the the U.S. Congress. He is the presiding General of the entire OSCE. Consonant need to both counter the persecution of officer of Austria’s National Council. The with our mission, the Order concentrated Christians and protect the Christian faith. meeting was held as an official visit with its efforts to promote human rights and the Austrian government attended by religious freedom for the Ecumenical Pa- triarchate and all Orthodox Christians in six separate meetings during the week. The mission of the OSCE is to work for stability, peace and democracy among the 57 participating countries. The meetings emphasized the importance of the recognition of the systematic persecution of Christians in Turkey, and the understanding of the grant of autocephalous status for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Meetings were held with the Hono- rable Harry Kamian, Charge d’ Affaires a.i., to the U.S. Mission to the OSCE; Ambassador Alessandro Azzoni (Italy), Chairperson of the OSCE Permanent Council; Ambassador Bohac, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to Promoting Human Rights and Religious Freedom the OSCE; Ambassador Alexis Zannos, Archon delegation meets Secretary General Thomas Greminger of the OSCE Greek Permanent Mission to the OSCE; Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, Permanent

22 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 U.S. Embassy of Austria Delegation with Honorable Trevor D. Traina, bilateral Ambassador of the United States to Austria.

Representative of the European Union to The Ministry of Presence a meaningful dialogue to advocate for the OSCE; and an overall analysis and fi- the protection and preservation of the nal meeting with Secretary General Tho- Leaving the comfort of our homes and Ecumenical Patriarchate. The mission of mas Greminger of the OSCE. safety in the United States and traveling the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Encouraged by Ambassador Bohac, half way around the world to meet in requires no less, and the delegation was the delegation also travelled to nearby personwith these religious and govern- honored to accept this responsibility on Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, along ment leaders, diplomats, and organiza- behalf of the Order.  the Danube River and there had an im- tions was and continues to be the most promptu visit with the Counsel of the Em- effective form of communication and the bassy of Greece in Slovakia. transmission of our message. It allowed

Interfaith Dialogue The delegation also had a meeting and luncheon with His Excellency Fahad Abualnasar, Director General of the KAI- CIID Dialogue Centre (King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Inte- rreligious and Intercultural Dialogue) in Vienna to discuss cooperation, respect and understanding among Muslims and Christians, and all faiths. The Centre promotes interreligious and intercultural dialogue. Metropolitan Emmanuel is a member of the Board of Directors as the representative of our Orthodox Chris- tian faith. At the meeting a poignant ex- change took place regarding the unique concerns of Muslim women in the United States in the context of medical care with Director General Abualnasar and Dr. Ma- ria Limberakis, a primary care physician. Cooperation Among All Faiths National Commander Limberakis with His Excellency Fahad Abualnasar, Director General of the KAICIID Dialogue Centre

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 23 PATRIARCHAL NEWS

New York Times covers the Ecumenical Patriarch’s lawsuit against Princeton University over stolen Holy Manuscripts

The New York Times on Friday publi- The Times reports that “among the shed an informative report on the law- evidence cited in the lawsuit is a volume, suit that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- ‘Greek Manuscripts at Princeton, Sixth to triarch Bartholomew has just filed against Nineteenth Century: A Descriptive Ca- Princeton University, asking for the return talogue,’ which was published in 2010 of holy manuscripts that were stolen du- and identifies some manuscripts in the ring World War I from the Monastery of school’s collection as having been remo- the Theotokos Eikosiphoinissa in Drama, ved from the monastery in 1917 by Bul- Greece. These manuscripts are not only garian authorities.” at Princeton, but also at Duke Universi- The importance of this cannot be ty and the Morgan Library & Museum in overstated. The Times quotes George A. New York City. The Order renews its call Tsougarakis, the lawyer who is represen- to these institutions to recognize that ting His All-Holiness, the Monastery, and “Heavenly Ladder” the Ecumenical Patriarchate is indeed other Church officials in the suit. Refe- One of the manuscripts that the Eastern rring to the catalogue, Tsougarakis says: the rightful owner of these precious and Orthodox Church is seeking to reclaim “This is Princeton’s book, issued by the irreplaceable documents, and to return from Princeton University depicts St. John Princeton press, about Princeton’s co- Climacus and his “Heavenly Ladder,” them immediately. seen below. llection, written by Princeton employees. In our view that’s about as concrete an admission as you could get.” Attorney Tsougarakis is an Archon of the Ecume- nical Patriarchate and a member of the National Council, the Order’s governing board. The holy manuscripts at issue, pains- takingly written out by hand and diligent- ly preserved for centuries, were stolen in 1917 by marauding Bulgarian troops from the Monastery of the Theotokos Ei- kosiphoinissa, along with nearly the entire contents of the library. The volumes were then sold in books- hops all over Europe and either acquired by the institutions or by collectors who then donated them to the institutions. According to The Times, “the Byzan- tine-era manuscripts sought by the plaintiffs are St. John Chrysostom’s ‘Commen- tary on the Gospel of Matthew,’ written in A.D. 955 by the scribe Nikephoros the Notary; St. John Climacus’s ‘Heavenly Ladder’ written in A.D. 1081 in Constan- tinople by the scribe Joseph; and pages from the ninth century that were proba- bly part of ‘Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew’ that may have been re- bound at some point to ‘Heavenly Lad- der.’ In addition, the plaintiffs are asking for the return of a 16th-century version

24 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 perty, and has an obligation to return collections to their rightful home in the of ‘Commentary on the Gospel of Mat- it. In 2016, when the Lutheran School of Eikosiphoinissa Monastery. thew,’ which they said was also stolen by Theology in Chicago learned that one of The Order has posted about this ma- the Bulgarian forces in 1917 and bought the manuscripts in its collection, Eikosi- tter on Twitter and Facebook, but we by Princeton in 1921.” phoinissa Monastery Codex 1424, had need the help of all Orthodox Christians The Times noted that the Ecumeni- also been stolen from the monastery and people of good will. Go to those cal Patriarchate has been trying to re- by the Bulgarian guerrillas in 1917, the posts and: cover these manuscripts for three years, School’s President, Dr. James Nieman, 1. like them; having “first asked for the return of five gave many principled reasons for retur- 2. add comments on them that sta- manuscripts held by Princeton in a letter ning the manuscript to its rightful home. te that these volumes should be in 2015 that called them ‘indelible and in- He also movingly noted that when asked returned; and that the manuscript be returned, he and valuable pieces of Byzantine culture’ and 3. most importantly, re-post or re- ‘hallowed writings that are still cherished his colleagues asked themselves three tweet them to all your contacts. and revered by the Eastern Orthodox questions: Use the hashtag #bringthe- Church and its faithful.’” “If you could right a wrong you never booksback. The Times quoted Fr. Alex Karloutsos, caused, would you? If you could befriend Please also share Archon John Meta- Spiritual Advisor to the Order of Saint a stranger, would you? And if you could Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Pa- by a single act show the good news of xas’ interview with Regional Commander triarchate, stating that the manuscripts Jesus to others, would you?” Tsougarakis on his podcast. are “part of sacred history, and that’s our The answer to these questions for Regional commanders are requested spiritual and cultural identity,” and that the Lutheran School was a resounding to send this article to all the archons in their theft and attempts to recover them and unqualified yes. The Order hopes your region. had been “very painful.” that officials at Princeton University, as Finally, please send an email directly In matters such as this, the law is well as Duke University and the Morgan to the presidents of the three institutions clear: a purchaser, even one who had Library & Museum will also answer these telling them that the stolen manuscripts no idea that he is buying stolen goods, questions affirmatively, and move swiftly should be returned (A draft for your use cannot acquire valid title to stolen pro- now to return to the manuscripts in their appears below).

Christopher Eisgruber, President Vincent Price, President Colin Bailey, Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Here is a model email you can use verbatim or adapt to add a personal comment:

Dear sir,

I am a Greek Orthodox Christian and I have learned that your institution is in possession of holy manuscripts that were stolen during World War I from the Kosinitza Monastery. I urge you to follow the example of other institutions that have returned stolen art and artifacts, including the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago which returned a manuscript stolen at the same time and from the same location as the ones that are in your collection.

Please return the manuscripts to the monastery.

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 25 Offering insights on the issues facing Christians living in the Holy Lands and the Middle East, LATEST HEADLINES on ChristianPersecution.com and wherever they are suffering for their faith.

closure of churches, and other forms of persecution.

Most of the roughly 300,000 Christians in Iran are members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, an ancient Church that broke off communion with Holy Orthodoxy after the fourth ecumenical council, the Council of Chalcedon in 451. Other Christians in Iran are members of the Assyrian Church of the East, the Iran: ‘Staggering’ number of Christians Chaldean Catholic Church, and the Roman arrested – 114 in a week Catholic Church; there is also a growing The Iranian government is stepping up its number of Pentecostals, Evangelicals, persecution of Christians, in violation of and other Protestants. Please pray for all the fact that its constitution guarantees the Christians of Iran, that they would be Christians the right to representation in the protected and strengthened, and that all Iranian Parliament, the right to produce Iranians would find in the Holy Orthodox non-halal food, and more. Despite this, Church the full expression of the faith that Christians in Iran not infrequently suffer Iran’s Christians are holding fast to amid so expropriation of their property, the forced much suffering.

North Korea China Cameroon Egypt US Sanctions 100 Christians Churches Christian Senior North snatched in turned into Receives Three- Korean Officials overnight military Year Prison Over Human raids on barracks, Sentence for Rights Abuses underground people killed Insulting Islam church

Myanmar Iraq Vietnam Nigeria Christians Christian village Construction Unimaginable targeted in in Kurdistan on Church Loss for “surprise violent Region closes Property Christians attacks” by the school after in Hanoi Displaced by military Turkish shelling Continues Violence Despite Protests

26 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 Offering insights on the issues facing Christians living in the Holy Lands and the Middle East, and wherever they are suffering for their faith.

Egypt China Egypt India Egypt’s silent China Wants Last Greeks Christian epidemic of to ‘Cut Off of Alexandria Worship kidnapped the Oxygen’ struggle to keep Service in Christian girls of Christian their community Uttar Pradesh Churches, alive Disrupted and Warns Head Threatened by of Persecution Radical Mob Watchdog

Iran Nepal Uganda Syria Arrest of Four Christians Mob Incites Terrorists Converts arrested Police to Arrest Again Target Shows Close for “forced Six Christian Christians in Surveillance of conversion” of Pastors for Idlib Christians Hindus “Blaspheming the Koran and Hadith”

India Central African Republic: Persecution of minority Christian Christian women ‘hidden, complex, and interwoven with “everyday” pastor beaten discrimination’ unconscious This report, which is itself a summary of five while leading reports, focusing upon Egypt, Ethiopia, outdoor service Iraq, Colombia and the Central African Republic, demonstrates that women often bear the brunt of the persecution of Christians, “from subtle discrimination surrounding access to education, through to extreme violence.”

As we have previously noted, imprisoned Christian women in North Turkey Korea are frequently the victims of sexual violence; unfortunately, Halki Seminary this phenomenon is not limited to North Korea: “women’s lives remains closed are all too often characterised by invisible and lifelong hardship. despite Turkish However, women from minorities (in this case Christians, but not government excluding others too) have their difficulties made worse by the compounding effect of the exploitation of their socio-economic and promise to the legal inequalities.” As Orthodox Christians conscious of the reality Ecumenical that “there is no male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” Patriarchate (Galatians 3:28), we must stand for the human dignity and rights of women everywhere.

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 27 ARCHON NEWS Five Powerful New First Among Equals His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Videos to Help Bartholomew is First Among Equals in the global family of Orthodox Churches and among his brother bishops. In this capacity, You Understand he is responsible for guarding and facilitating Orthodox unity, as well as guiding and and Explain Key coordinating the witness of the Orthodox Issues Relating to Church in the modern world. Discover in this video why the Ecumenical the Ecumenical Patriarchate is so important for the Church, and the sources of the unique role of His All- Holiness. Patriarchate Today Advocate to the Christian World

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has long embraced As Archons, we have a responsibility and pioneered dialogue with other Christian to defend the Mother Church and to churches and confessions. His All-Holiness articulate the importance and preroga- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been tives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. In an advocate for Christian unity in response to order to aid you in this, the Order has Christ’s prayer “that his disciples may be one.” developed a unique five-video series that gives you solid, concise, and readily Find out why this dialogue is so important, understandable information on some of what progress has been made, and what the the key issues regarding the Ecumenical prospects are for the future. Patriarchate today. This video series, available in Engli- Bridgebuilder to Other Faiths sh, Ukrainian, and Russian, explores five The ministry of Ecumenical Patriarch core issues of crucial importance for the Bartholomew is one of building bridges Mother Church and for Orthodox Chris- with other religions, races and cultures. For tians worldwide today. These brief but decades, he has organized and addressed comprehensive videos help you grasp interfaith meetings between Christians, Jews the issues at stake, understand why there and Muslims in an effort to promote peace and are controversies and what the disagree- reconciliation. ments are all about, and explain clearly and simply the position of the Ecumeni- The promotion of peace is of cardinal importance in our world that is increasingly cal Patriarchate. fractious and riven by religious conflicts. This video takes you into some of the most critical Please forward this information to efforts for peace that are going on anywhere in the world today. others who would benefit from these videos and join us in defending the Ecu- menical Patriarchate. As we all know, The Green Patriarch videos are much more effective tools Known as the “Green Patriarch,” His All- than written articles to convey what are Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has often arcane theological concepts and assumed a leadership role in raising awareness little-known historical facts. More people about climate change. He has emphasized that are likely to watch videos than read arti- the environmental crisis is a deeply spiritual cles of the same length. issue, while underlining that it is directly These videos are an important con- connected to social issues. tribution to our mission to stand for and Discover why proper stewardship of the with the Mother Church. The Order is environment should be a central focus of the pleased to make them available to you way we live out our faith as Orthodox Christians. with gratitude to Almighty God and prayers that He will use them to bless His Church on earth and bring it to a new The Current Situation in Ukraine period of growth and vitality.  The current church situation in Ukraine has a long history. Millions of Ukrainian Orthodox Christians were excommunicated from the church. In response, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has today restored them to communion and granted their church autocephaly.

archons.org/videos Find out in this video why this controversy matters, and how it affects Orthodox Christians worldwide.

28 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 ARCHON LENTEN LENT as RETREAT LIBERATION APRIL 12-14 | SOUTHAMPTON, NY

'For Freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery' Gal 5:1

Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion North Central College, Naperville, IL

On the first day of Lent in Greece, it is traditional for families to fly kites; it is a meaningful symbol of Lent as a time of "lightness," "ascent," and "freedom." This practice reminds us that Lent, properly understood, is not a burden but a liberation. Indeed, the theme of liberation or freedom is not only present at the start of Lent, it is threaded throughout the Lenten journey and developed on multiple levels. The 2019 National Archon Lenten Retreat centers on the theme, "Lent as Liberation" and draws its inspiration from St. Paul's words, "For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery" (Gal 5:1). During the retreat, we will reflect on the meaning of "Lent as Liberation" as it relates to God's plan for salvation, our personal renewal and unburdening in Christ, and our engagement with social issues surrounding freedom in our local and global contexts.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 RETREAT LOCATION Session One: Freedom: From Adam & Eve to the New Eve and the New Adam Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Akathist, Fellowship Dinner 111 Saint Andrews Road, Southampton, NY 11968

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 ACCOMMODATIONS Session Two: Freedom: From Our Fallen Self to Our Resurrected Self Southampton Inn, 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968 Session Three: Freedom: From the Church to the World 631-283-6500. Room rate $140 with group code "Archons”. Divine Liturgy, Lunch and Optional Dinner Limited availability.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 RSVP NO LATER THAN APRIL 1 Divine Liturgy, Agape Fellowship Hour $50 per person, check payable to “Order of St. Andrew”. List complete as of December 14, 2018 List includes donor name, city and state Annual of residence and offikion date. Each day sponsored represents at least a $3,000 EXARCH’S APPEAL pledge donation.

33 Days Sponsored 1 Day Sponsored John W. Demetropoulos • Scottsdale, AZ • 10/10/04 The Nicholas J. & Anna K. Bouras John Alahouzos • Washington, DC • 6/10/09 George C. Demos, Esq. • Huntington Beach, Foundation, Inc. • Summit, NJ Harold Anagnos • Conita Springs, FL • CA • 10/20/13 10/28/07 Harry G. Dimopoulos, PhD • Naples, FL • Leon W. Andris • Silver Spring, MD • 3/9/03 10 Days Sponsored 10/28/18 Merkourios Angeliades • Sands Point, NY • Peter M. Dion • Palm Beach, FL • 3/23/86 Peter Karmanos, Jr. • Orchard Lake, MI • 10/20/13 Nikitas Drakotos • Riverdale, NY • 3/3/85 5/6/15 Peter T. Arbes • Chatam, NJ • 10/31/10 Theofanis V. Economidis • Los Altos, CA • Lewis A. Assaley, Ph.D. • Cincinnati, OH • 3/3/96 10/26/08 5 Days Sponsored Philip Economopoulos • Montara, CA • Dionissios Assanis, Ph. D. • Newark, DE • Michael G. Psaros • Purchase, NY • 5/6/15 10/22/17 10/22/17 Anastasius Efstratiades, J.D. • Cherry Hill, Harry G. Athanasiou • Pittsburgh, PA • NJ • 10/19/14 10/22/17 3 Days Sponsored Stilianos Efstratiadis • Quincy, IL • Arthur C. Anton, Sr. • North Andover, MA • Thomas S. Cappas • Highland, IN • 10/10/04 4/7/76 John P. Eliopoulos, M.D. • Swampscott, MA • 10/31/10 Michael S. Johnson • Denver, CO • 1/1/80 Arthur Balourdos • Lincolnwood, IL • Constantine Flokas, MD • Yonkers, NY • John Pappajohn • Des Moines, IA • 2/18/01 10/26/08 10/19/14 Michael Bapis • Manhasset, NY • 10/22/17 Harry W. Spell • Edina, MN • 10/16/11 John Fotopoulos, Ph.D. • Munster, IL • Nick Bapis • Salt Lake City, UT • 10/28/07 William Spell • Edina, MN • 10/18/15 10/22/17 Drake Behrakis • Sudbury, MA • 10/16/11 Christ Stratakis • New York, NY • 3/8/98 Fotios John Frangakis • Hermitage, PA • Dr. Gerald Biernacki • Toledo, OH • 10/21/12 10/28/18 Tim Tassopoulos • Atlanta, GA • 10/28/07 Frank Boardman • Charlotte, NC • 10/22/17 Isidoros Garifalakis • Vancouver, WA • Theodore K. Zampetis • Bloomfield Hills, MI 10/10/04 Dr. Nicholas Bournias • Birmingham, MI • • 10/28/07 10/18/15 Thomas Gatzunis • Marlborough, MA • 10/22/17 Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis • Chatam, NJ • 10/28/07 David P. Gdovin • Vestal, NY • 10/31/10 2 Days Sponsored Justin Bozonelis • New York, NY • 10/22/17 John D. Georges • New Orleans,LA • Peter J. Barris • McLean, VA • 10/10/04 10/22/06 Paul A. Bregianos • Brooklyn, NY • 10/18/15 Robert Buhler • Lake Forest, IL • 10/28/18 Alexander Gianaras • Lake Forest, IL • Daniel Breno • Mt. Airy, MD • 11/1/09 Stephen Cherpelis • Douglaston, NY • Geofrey J. Greenleaf • Novelty, OH • Anthony Brigis • Sea Cliff, NY • 10/18/15 2/18/01 10/19/14 Robert M. Buchanan, Jr. • Jackson, MS • Vassilios B. Grous • Greenwich, CT • Peter Chiopelas • Beechhurst, NY • 10/16/16 10/20/13 10/28/07 Stephen A. Georgeson • Atlanta, GA • John S. Buzas • San Marino, CA • 10/19/14 John Halecky, Jr. • Summit, NJ • 7/20/82 3/9/03 John P. Calamos, Sr. • Aurora, IL • 10/18/15 John C. Harbilas • Camp Hill, PA • 10/28/18 Demitrios Halakos • Greenville, DE • Tykye G. Camaras • Corona Del Mar, CA • Stavros Haviaras • Muttontown, NY • 10/18/15 3/12/95 10/20/13 Theodore D. Konopisos • Newport Beach, Constantine G. Caras • Greenville, DE • John A. Hilaris • Elmhurst, IL • 10/16/16 3/8/98 CA • 10/18/15 Carl R. Hollister • Mason, OH • 10/22/17 Nicholas Carras • Myersville, MD • 10/23/05 Steven M. Laduzinsky • Chicago, IL • 11/1/09 Timothy J. Joannides • Cheyenne, WY • James C. Catrickes • Haverford, PA • 10/23/05 Nicholas L. Lekas • Hudson, OH • 10/20/13 10/18/15 Phillip Kafarakis • New York, NY • 10/28/18 Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis • Rydal, PA • Zenon Christodoulou, Ph.D. • North Branch, 3/8/87 NJ • 10/16/16 Peter Kakoyiannis • Yardley, PA • 3/8/98 Dr. Michael J. Patzakis • San Marino, CA • John N. Colis • Glenview, IL • 10/20/13 Demetrius G. Kalamaras • Staten Island, NY • 10/22/17 10/22/06 Andreas D. Comodromos • Paramus, NJ • Dr. James G. Kallins • Downey, CA • 3/3/96 Paun Peters • Fort Worth, TX • 10/19/14 3/3/96 Thomas E. Constance • Sands Point, NY • Dr.George Kallins • Downey, CA • 10/31/10 George E. Safiol • Weston, MA • 3/16/97 10/23/05 Chris Karamanos • Toms River, NJ • 10/16/11 Franklin Sisson • Paradise Valley, AZ • John J. Couchell • Spartanburg, SC • Dr. Stamatios Kartalopoulos • Annandale, 10/16/16 10/21/12 NJ • 2/28/99 John Zavitsanos • Houston, TX • 10/10/04 Frank N. Demeris • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 Michael Kavourias • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16

30 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 EXARCH’S APPEAL

1 Day Sponsored (contiinued) Solon P. Patterson • Atlanta, GA • 3/9/03 Ernie Anastos • Armonk, NY • 3/8/87 Konstantinos Kazakos • Clemmons, NC • James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation • George J. Anderson • Nashville, TN • 9/27/06 10/22/06 Washington, DC • 10/31/10 Leon W. Andris • Silver Spring, MD • 3/9/03 Lazaros Kircos • Grosse Pointe, MI • 10/10/04 Gus G. Perdikakis • Maineville, OH • 3/7/82 Merkourios Angeliades • Sands Point, NY • Theodore X. Koinis • PearLand, TX • 10/21/12 Demetrios Polos • Highland Park, NJ • 10/19/14 10/20/13 William Korchak • Seaford, NY • 10/22/17 Theodore J. Poplos • Memphis, TN • 10/19/14 Arthur C. Anton Jr. • Carlisle, MA • 10/20/13 Dr. Harry N. Kotsis • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI • Gerry Ranglas • Rancho Santa Fe • 3/10/02 Arthur C. Anton, Sr. • North Andover, MA • 4/7/76 10/22/06 Nicholas Seketa • Johnson City, NY • 10/28/18 Prof. John Antonopoulos • Staten Island, NY • John S. Koudounis • Chicago, IL • 10/16/16 Dr. Peter Scamagas • Fresno, CA • 10/28/07 3/15/92 Mihail D. Koulakis • The Hills, TX • 11/1/09 Byron Scordelis • Saratoga, CA • 10/16/16 Peter T. Arbes • Chatam, NJ • 10/31/10 Arthur Labros • Brookfield, WI • 10/31/10 John C. Scurtis • Miami, FL • 10/28/07 Kostandinos Arger, MD • Reno, NV • 10/16/11 Markos Lagos • Dunedin, FL • 10/19/14 Constantine Sideridis • Salem, MA • 10/18/15 Dr. James P. Argires • Lancaster, PA • 2/24/91 Elias Lambiris • New York, NY • 10/18/15 George A. Sifakis • Arlington, VA • 10/22/17 Clifford Argue • Mercer Island, WA • 10/10/04 Louis John Laros • Champaign, IL • 10/28/18 John Sitilides • McLean, VA • 10/22/17 Hon. Andrew S. Armatas • Denver, CO • 3/7/82 Nick Latousakis • Weirton, WV • 10/16/16 Peter J. Skeadas • Greenwich, CT • 10/10/04 Lewis A. Assaley, Ph.D. • Cincinnati, OH • 10/26/08 Constantine Liollio • Houston, TX • 10/22/17 Alex Spanos • Stockton, CA • 1/14/72 Dionissios Assanis, Ph. D. • Newark, DE • 10/22/17 Andrew Liveris • Midland, MI • 10/31/10 Dean Spanos • San Diego, CA • 6/6/04 Basil M. Assimakopoulos • Potomac, MD • Emanuel N. Logothetis • Summit, NJ • 2/28/88 Michael Spanos • Stockton, CA • 6/6/04 6/1/99 Costas T. Los • Harrison, NY • 3/4/90 James D. Speros • Wellesley, MA • 3/10/02 Dr. Vaios N. Athanasiou • Bee Cave, TX • George Loucas • Benchwood, OH • 10/28/18 Christos Spyropoulos • Old Brookville, NY • 10/22/06 John J. Louizos • Stamford, CT • 10/28/18 11/1/09 Peter Baganakis • New Milford, NJ • 3/9/03 Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion • Canonsburg, PA • George Stamboulidis • Rockville Centre, NY • Arthur Balourdos • Lincolnwood, IL • 10/26/08 10/16/16 3/9/03 John Balourdos • Chicago, IL • Demetrios Stathopoulos • Victor, NY • 10/19/14 Keith Maib • Leawood, KS • 10/19/14 Andrew T. Banis • Walnut Creek, CA • 3/4/02 Michael Stefanoudakis • Denver, CO • 10/18/15 George G. Makris • Alpine, NJ • 10/23/05 Michael Bapis • Manhasset, NY • 10/22/17 Thomas M. Suehs • Austin, TX • 10/16/11 Angelo Mallas • Glen Cove, NY • 10/28/18 Nick Bapis • Salt Lake City, UT • 10/28/07 William Sutzko • Saint Clair, PA • 10/10/04 Andrew E. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 2/24/91 Peter J. Barris • McLean, VA • 10/10/04 George Svokos • Franklin Lakes, NJ • 10/16/16 Nikitas Manias • Palm Harbor, FL • 10/18/15 Peter J. Basset • Weston, MA • 3/20/94 Nicholas E. Terezis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/18/15 Theodore P. Maniatakos • Los Angeles, CA • Drake Behrakis • Sudbury, MA • 10/16/11 10/18/15 Andreas Touzos • Virginia Beach, VA • 2/18/01 Anastasios S. Betzelos • Chicago, IL • 3/19/89 John G. Manos • Bloomingdale, IL • 3/1/13 George Tsandikos • New York, NY • 3/20/94 Dr. Gerald Biernacki • Toledo, OH • 10/21/12 George Marinides, M.D., Ph.D. • Amherst, NY Peter A. Tsudis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/22/17 Michael Bilirakis • Tarpon Springs, FL • 3/23/86 • 10/22/17 George A. Tsougarakis • Englewood, NJ • John J. Blazakis • Somerset, NJ • 10/31/10 Dr. William Marusich • Johnson City, NY • 10/16/11 10/28/18 Frank Boardman • Charlotte, NC • 10/22/17 Adam M. Tzagournis • Dublin, OH • 10/18/15 Nikiforos Mathews • Stamford, CT • 11/1/09 Dr. Nicholas Bournias • Birmingham, MI • Dr. Sotirios J. Vahaviolos • Princeton, NJ • 10/18/15 Richard K. McGee • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 10/10/04 Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis • Chatam, NJ • Jeffrey Michals • Wall, NJ • 10/22/17 Dr. Chris Yiantsou • Bedford, TX • 10/28/18 10/28/07 Frank Mihalopoulos • Dallas, TX • 10/31/10 James Vavas • Brooklyn, NY • 10/28/18 Justin Bozonelis • New York, NY • 10/22/17 George H. Mitsanas • Palos Verdes Est., CA • George Vittas • Bedford, TX • 10/22/17 Paul A. Bregianos • Brooklyn, NY • 10/18/15 10/22/17 Peter A. Vlachos • New York, NY • 2/18/01 Daniel Breno • Mt. Airy, MD • 11/1/09 Ted Moudis • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16 Dr. Theodore Vlahos • Safety Harbor, FL • Anthony Brigis • Sea Cliff, NY • 10/18/15 Anthony A. Nichols • Skokie, IL • 2/24/91 10/22/06 Robert M. Buchanan, Jr. • Jackson, MS • Tom Nixon • Charlotte, NC • 10/16/16 Gus Vratsinas • Little Rock, AR • 3/10/02 10/20/13 Gus M. Pablecas • South Barrington, IL • Gary M. Vrionis • Danville, CA • 10/23/05 Robert Buhler • Lake Forest, IL • 10/28/18 10/22/06 Howard West • Amity, PA • 10/28/18 John S. Buzas • San Marino, CA • 10/19/14 Steve C. Padis • Danville, CA • 10/20/13 Andrew Zachariades • Brick, NJ • 10/16/16 Emil Bzdil • Freeland, PA • 2/17/01 Anthony Palmieri • Newtown Square, PA • Leonard Zangas • Manhasset, NY • 10/31/10 10/21/12 John P. Calamos, Sr. • Aurora, IL • 10/18/15 Steve Zervoudis • Englewood, NJ • 10/16/16 Anthony Pantazopoulos • Lower Gwynedd, PA Tykye G. Camaras • Corona Del Mar, CA • • 10/28/18 George P. Zimmar, Ph.D. • Briarcliff Manor, NY 3/12/95 • 10/23/05 James Pantelidis • New York, NY • 10/21/12 Thomas S. Cappas • Highland, IN • 10/10/04 George F. Pappas • Washington, DC • 10/28/18 Constantine G. Caras • Greenville, DE • 3/8/98 Peter G. Pappas • Centerville, MD • 3/23/86 All Exarch’s Appeal Participants Nicholas Carras • Myersville, MD • 10/23/05 Dr. Steve Paragioudakis • Wayside, NJ • John Alahouzos • Washington, DC • 6/10/09 Nick T. Catranis • Mobile, AL • 3/5/00 10/28/18 Peter Allan, Ph.D. • Fort Lee, NJ • 3/19/89 James C. Catrickes • Haverford, PA • 10/18/15 Pete Parthenis, Sr. • Inverness, IL • 10/28/07 Ernest W. Anast • Yorba Linda, CA • 3/3/96 James T. Cavalaris • Charlotte, NC • 3/3/85

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 31 EXARCH’S APPEAL

All Exarch’s Appeal Participants (continued) Dr. Kenneth Frangadakis • Saratoga, CA • 3/5/00 Andrew Kampiziones • Florence, SC • 3/26/83 Arthur Chagaris • Mahwah, NJ • 3/9/03 Fotios John Frangakis • Hermitage, PA • Demitri P. Karagias • Deal, NJ • 3/5/00 10/28/16 Stephen Cherpelis • Douglaston, NY • 2/18/01 George L. Karagias • West Allenhurst, NJ • Phillip T. Frangos • East Lansing, MI • 10/20/13 3/16/97 Peter Chiopelas • Beechhurst, NY • 10/16/16 Nick Furris • Jacksonville, FL • 10/23/05 Chris Karamanos • Toms River, NJ • 10/16/11 Zenon Christodoulou, Ph.D. • North Branch, NJ • 10/16/16 Jim Gabriel, Jr. • Centerport, NY • 11/1/09 Tom Karas • Sonoma, CA • 11/21/12 Gerald B. Clonaris • Charlotte, NC • 3/3/96 Michael P. Gabriel, M.D. • Brooklyn, NY • 1997 Peter Karmanos, Jr. • Orchard Lake, MI • 5/6/15 John N. Colis • Glenview, IL • 10/20/13 Alvin C. Galloway • Tucker, GA • 3/19/89 Dr. Stamatios Kartalopoulos • Annandale, NJ • 2/28/99 Andreas D. Comodromos • Paramus, NJ • Isidoros Garifalakis • Vancouver, WA • 10/10/04 3/3/96 Thomas Gatzunis • Marlborough, MA • John V. Kassimatis • Garden City, NY • 3/9/03 Richard D. Cosgrove • • 10/22/17 Emanuel G. Katsoulis • Manhasset, NY • 10/31/10 Thomas E. Constance • Sands Point, NY • David P. Gdovin • Vestal, NY • 10/31/10 10/23/05 Leslie P. George • Marietta, GA • 10/22/06 Michael Kavourias • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16 Demetrios P. Constantinides • Brookhaven, GA John D. Georges • New Orleans,LA • 10/22/06 Theodore G. Kays • Coral Gables, FL • 3/9/03 • 4/3/16 Stephen A. Georgeson • Atlanta, GA • 3/9/03 Konstantinos Kazakos • Clemmons, NC • 10/22/06 Panagiotis Contos • Denver, CO • 10/22/06 Nicolaos A. Georgiafentis • Itasca, IL • 10/26/08 Lazaros Kircos • Grosse Pointe, MI • 10/10/04 Jerry A. Costacos • Seattle, WA • 7/4/82 Renos Georgiou • Bayside, NY • 10/23/05 Prof. Demetrios Costaras • Beechhurst, NY • Fotios Gerasopoulos • Jackson Heights, NY • Sam N. Kleto • Charlotte, NC • 10/23/05 3/11/79 3/20/94 Theodore P. Klingos • New York, NY • 11/1/09 Jon J. Couchell • Spartanburg, SC • 10/21/12 Larry R. Gess • Atlanta, GA • 3/12/95 Theodore X. Koinis • PearLand, TX • 10/21/12 Elias Damianakis • New Port Richey, FL • Alexaner Gianaras • Lake Forest, IL • George Kokkinakis • Ramsey, NJ • 3/8/87 10/31/10 John Gidicsin • Brooklyn, NY • 2/17/01 George M. Kondos • Scarsdale, NY • 3/10/02 George Danigeles • Elmhurst, IL • 10/28/07 Geofrey J. Greenleaf • Novelty, OH • 10/19/14 Nicholas D. Konides • N.Wildwood, NJ • Christo Daphnides • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL • 3/12/95 1972 Dr. John Grossomanides, Jr. • Westerly, RI • 4/14/12 Theodore D. Konopisos • Newport Beach, CA George J. Dariotis • Manhasset, NY • 2/18/01 Vassilios B. Grous • Greenwich, CT • 10/28/07 • 10/18/15 George Demacopoulos Ph.D. • Commack, NY George J. Kontogiannis • Columbus, OH • • 10/31/10 Gary C. Grysiak • Monroeville, PA • 2/28/99 10/10/04 Harry J. Demas • Bay Head, NJ • 2/28/99 Demitrios Halakos • Greenville, DE • 10/18/15 William Korchak • Seaford, NY • 10/22/17 Frank N. Demeris • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 John Halecky, Jr. • Summit, NJ • 7/20/82 George H. Kossaras • Carefree, AZ • 3/10/02 John W. Demetropoulos • Scottsdale, AZ • Dn. Stephen E. Hall • Millsboro, DE • 2/28/99 Dr. Harry N. Kotsis • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI • 10/10/04 Eva Hannen • Linden, NJ • 10/22/06 George C. Demos, Esq. • Huntington Beach, John C. Harbilas • Harrisburg, PA • 10/28/18 John S. Koudounis • Chicago, IL • 10/16/16 CA • 10/20/13 Stavros Haviaras • Muttontown, NY • 10/20/13 Mihail D. Koulakis • The Hills, TX • 11/1/09 Dennis K. Dickos, MD • Carmel, IN • 3/15/92 John A. Hilaris • Elmhurst, IL • 10/16/16 Christ G. Kraras • Wyomissing, PA • 3/12/95 James Dimitrion • Waretown, NJ • 3/5/00 Carl R. Hollister • Mason, OH • 10/22/17 Michael Kusturiss, Jr. • Eighty Four, PA • Harry G. Dimopoulos, PhD • Naples, FL • John C. Hrapchak • Columbia, MD • 2/28/99 10/21/12 10/28/18 Dr. William N. Hunter • Bethesda, MD • Pavlos Kymissis, M.D. • Manhasset Hills, NY • Peter M. Dion • Palm Beach, FL • 3/23/86 10/15/95 10/16/11 George N. Donkar • Savannah, GA • 10/21/12 Stratos E. Inglesis • Potomac, MD • 11/8/98 Thomas C. Kyrus • Virginia Beach, VA • 1/1/78 Poti G. Doukas • Littleton, CO • 10/18/15 Timothy J. Joannides • Cheyenne, WY • Georgios C. Kyvernitis • King of Prussia, PA • Steven Doulaveris • Florence, SC • 11/1/09 10/23/05 3/10/02 Nikitas Drakotos • Riverdale, NY • 3/3/85 Michael S. Johnson • Denver, CO • 1/1/80 Arthur Labros • Brookfield, WI • 10/31/10 Theofanis V. Economidis • Los Altos, CA • Thomas G. Jordan • Grosse Pointe, MI • Steven M. Laduzinsky • Chicago, IL • 11/1/09 3/3/96 10/31/10 Markos Lagos • Dunedin, FL • 10/19/14 Philip Economopoulos • Montara, CA • Phillip Kafarakis • New York, NY • 10/28/18 Elias Lambiris • New York, NY • 10/18/15 10/22/17 Constantine Kaganis • Bronx, NY • 10/16/11 Lous J. Laros • Champaign, IL • 10/28/18 Victor J. Economy • Decatur, GA • 10/10/04 Peter Kakoyiannis • Yardley, PA • 3/8/98 Nick Latousakis • Weirton, WV • 10/16/16 Anastasius Efstratiades, J.D. • Cherry Hill, NJ Demetrius G. Kalamaras • Staten Island, NY • • 10/19/14 10/22/17 George K. Lavas • Rockville Centre, NY • 3/20/94 Stilianos Efstratiadis • Quincy, IL • George M. Kalambokis • Palm Harbor, FL • Nicholas L. Lekas • Hudson, OH • 10/20/13 Andrew J. Ekonomou, Ph.D. • Atlanta, GA • 3/4/90 10/19/14 Stephen S. Kalivas, R. Ph. • Peabody, MA • William G. Lianos • Grosse Pointe, MI • John P. Eliopoulos, MD • Swampscott, MA • 10/21/12 10/16/16 10/31/10 William Kallinikos • Oceanside, NY • 10/23/05 Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis • Rydal, PA • 3/8/87 Michael S. Emanuel • McLean, VA • 11/1/09 Dr. James G. Kallins • Downey, CA • 3/3/96 Anthony C. Limberakis • Newtown, PA • Constantine Flokas, MD • Yonkers, NY • Dr. George Kallins • Downey, CA • 10/31/10 Dr. Cary J. Limberakis • Ambler, PA • 10/10/04 10/19/14 John Kalucis, M.D. • Middleburg Heights, OH Demetreos A. Limberakis • Peabody, MA • John Fotopoulos, Ph.D. • Munster, IL • 10/22/17 • 10/20/13 10/31/10

32 The Archon Newsletter | Winter 2019 All Exarch’s Appeal Participants (continued) Ted Moudis • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16 George P. Psihogios • Lake Oswego, OR • 10/26/08 Dr. John Lingas • Portland, OR • 1/1/85 Dr. Nick M. Moustoukas • Metaire, LA • 10/22/06 Constantine Liollio • Houston, TX • 10/22/17 Michael G. Rallis, M.D. • Burgaw, NC • 10/21/12 Bert W. Moyar • Cleveland Heights, OH • Andrew Liveris • Midland, MI • 10/31/10 Gerry Ranglas • Rancho Santa Fe • 3/10/02 1/1/96 Demetrios Logothetis • Riverwoods, IL • Harry Raptakis • Mineola, NY • 3/15/92 Anthony A. Nichols • Skokie, IL • 2/24/91 10/10/04 George E. Safiol • Weston, MA • 3/16/97 Theo Nicolakis • Woodbridge, CT • 10/16/11 Emanuel N. Logothetis • Summit, NJ • 2/28/88 Anthony T. Saris • Mill Valley, CA • 3/10/02 Louis Nicozisis • Manalapan , FL • 3/15/92 Arthur Loridas • Needham, MA • 10/22/06 Nicholas C. Sarris • Tyngsboro, MA • 3/10/02 Tom Nixon • Charlotte, NC • 10/16/16 Costas T. Los • Harrison, NY • 3/4/90 Nicholas Seketa • Johnson City, NY • 10/28/18 George J. Omiros • Uniontown, PA • 2/18/01 George Loucas • Benchwood, OH • 10/28/18 Gus M. Pablecas • South Barrington, IL • William Scaljon • Atlanta, GA • 3/3/96 John J. Louizos • Stamford, CT • 10/28/18 10/22/06 Dr. Peter Scamagas • Fresno, CA • 10/28/07 Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion • Canonsburg, PA • Steve C. Padis • Danville, CA • 10/20/13 3/9/03 James S. Scofield • St. Petersburg, FL • 8/10/68 Anthony Palmieri • Newtown Square, PA • Steven Lukac • Hubbard, OH • 10/16/11 Byron Scordelis • Saratoga, CA • 10/16/16 10/21/12 Alexander Mackiewicz • Allenton, PA • 3/20/94 John C. Scurtis • Miami, FL • 10/28/07 Anthony Pantazopoulos • Lower Gwynedd, PA Spiro J. Macris • Wrightsville Beach, NC • • 10/28/18 Theodore Sepsis • Elmhurst, IL • 10/23/05 3/3/96 James Pantelidis • New York, NY • 10/21/12 Demetrios Seremetis • Canton, MA • 11/1/09 Eleftherios Maggos • Leo, IN • 10/21/12 Peter Clyde N. Papadakos, Esq. • McKeesport, Michael Serko, Jr. • Endwell, NY • 3/5/00 Keith Maib • Leawood, KS • 10/19/14 PA • 10/22/06 Harry G. Siafaris • Los Angeles, CA • 3/3/96 George G. Makris • Alpine, NJ • 10/23/05 Steven P. Papadatos • Hillsdale, NJ • Constantine Sideridis • Salem, MA • 10/18/15 John D. Malatras • Charlotte, NC • 2/28/99 Dr. Gregory Papadeas • Greenwood Village, George A. Sifakis • Arlington, VA • 10/22/17 Chris C. Maletis • Portland, OR • 10/26/08 CO • 11/1/09 Louis S. Sinopulos • Deerfield Beach, FL • Stavros Papadopulos • Potomac, MD • 10/15/95 Louis G. Malevitis • Oak Brook, IL • 3/3/96 1/1/68 Angelo Mallas • Glen Cove, NY • 10/28/18 John Pappajohn • Des Moines, IA • 2/18/01 Franklin Sisson • Paradise Valley, AZ • 10/16/16 Andrew E. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 2/24/91 Aristotle Papanikolaou, Ph.D. • Bradford, MA • 10/31/10 John Sitilides • McLean, VA • 10/22/17 Mike A. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 10/22/06 George F. Pappas • Washington, DC • 10/28/18 Peter J. Skeadas • Greenwich, CT • 10/10/04 Nikitas Manias • Palm Harbor, FL • 10/18/15 Dr. James P. Pappas • Norman, OK • 10/26/08 George Skoufis • Atlanta, GA • 3/5/00 Theodore P. Maniatakos • Los Angeles, CA • 10/18/15 Peter G. Pappas • Centerville, MD • 3/23/86 Nick Smyrnis • Indianapolis, IN • 3/11/84 John G. Manos • Bloomingdale, IL • 3/1/13 Nicholas L. Papson • Washington Township, NJ Alex Spanos • Stockton, CA • 1/14/72 William B. Marianes • Tucker, GA • 2/18/01 • 3/10/02 Dean Spanos • San Diego, CA • 6/6/04 George Marinides, M.D., Ph.D. • Amherst, NY Dr. Steve Paragioudakis • Wayside, NJ • Michael Spanos • Stockton, CA • 6/6/04 • 10/22/17 10/28/18 Harry W. Spell • Edina, MN • 10/16/11 Dr. Wiliam Marusich • Johnson City, NY • Pete Parthenis, Sr. • Inverness, IL • 10/28/07 William Spell • Edina, MN • 10/18/15 10/28/18 John G. Patronis • Atlanta, GA • 3/19/89 James D. Speros • Wellesley, MA • 3/10/02 Nikiforos Mathews • Stamford, CT • 11/1/09 Prof. Lewis J. Patsavos • Cambridge, MA • Richard K. McGee • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 11/1/09 Arthur G. Spirou • Ft. Wayne, IN • 3/4/90 John A. Mehos • Jersey City, NJ • 2/18/01 Solon P. Patterson • Atlanta, GA • 3/9/03 Christos Spyropoulos • Old Brookville, NY • 11/1/09 Jeffrey Michals • Wall, NJ • 10/22/17 Dr. Michael J. Patzakis • San Marino, CA • 10/22/06 George Stamboulidis • Rockville Centre, NY • Emmanuel Mihailides • East Greenwich, RI • 10/23/05 Paul Pavlides • Manhasset, NY • 3/5/00 10/16/16 Nick Mihalios • Malba, NY • 3/4/90 James & Theodore Pedas Family Foundation • Constantine Stamis • Northbrook, IL • 1973 Washington, DC • 10/31/10 Frank Mihalopoulos • Dallas, TX • 10/31/10 Gregory J. Stamos • Woodbridge, CT • Harold A. Peponis • Chicago, IL • 3/7/93 10/16/11 George D. Mihaltses, Esq. • Bayside, NY • 11/1/09 Gus G. Perdikakis • Maineville, OH • 3/7/82 Angelo A. Stamoulis • Holliston, MA • 3/23/86 Christos G. Miliotes • Maitland, FL • 3/16/97 Alfred Peters • Toms River, NJ • 10/22/17 Demetrios Stathopoulos • Victor, NY • 10/19/14 Hon. Matthew Mirones • Staten Island, NY • Paun Peters • Fort Worth, TX • 10/19/14 10/28/18 Dr. Marinos A. Petratos • New York, NY • 3/8/87 William Mitchell • Wildwood, NJ • 10/28/07 Paul J. Plumis • Seattle, WA • 10/16/11 George H. Mitsanas • Palos Verdes Est., CA • Demetrios Polos • Highland Park, NJ • 10/19/14 It costs over 10/22/17 $ Arthur Poly • Boca Raton, FL • 10/26/08 1 Million a year Nicholas C. Moraitakis • Atlanta, GA • 3/20/94 Theodore J. Poplos • Memphis, TN • 10/19/14 to operate our religious Demitrios M. Moschos • Worcester, MA • 3/19/89 George Possas • E Northport, NY • 3/23/86 freedom mission. James H. Moshovitis • Washington, DC • Peter E. Preovolos • La Mesa, CA • 7/4/82 2/28/88 Alexander Pritsos • Bayside, NY • 3/15/1992 archons.org/donate Harry Moskos • Knoxville, TN • 2/24/80 John M. Psaltos • Wilton, CT • 10/21/2012 Basil Mossaidis • Washington, DC • 10/31/10 Michael G. Psaros • Purchase, NY • 10/19/14

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 33 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106

EXARCH’S APPEAL

All Exarch’s Appeal Participants (continued) Peter A. Tsudis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/22/17 Gary M. Vrionis • Danville, CA • 10/23/05 Panos Stavrianidis, Ph.D. • Somerset, NJ • George A. Tsougarakis • Englewood, NJ • Howard West • Amity, PA • 10/28/18 10/16/11 2/18/01 Nicholas Yakubik • Cary, NC • 10/28/07 Adam M. Tzagournis • Dublin, OH • 10/18/15 George Stefanidakis, Ph.D. • Houston, TX • G.Thomas Yearout • Birmingham, AL • 3/8/98 10/20/13 Manuel Tzagournis, M.D. • Columbus, OH • 3/9/03 Nickas J. Yiannias • Dubuque, IA • 10/23/82 Michael Stefanoudakis • Denver, CO • 10/18/15 Andreas G. Tzakis, M.D. • Miami, FL • 10/10/04 Dr. Chris Yiantsou • Bedford, TX • 10/28/18 Athena Stephanopoulos • Lenexa, KS • Dr. Sotirios J. Vahaviolos • Princeton, NJ • Andrew Zachariades • Brick, NJ • 10/16/16 Wesley A. Stinich • Westchester, IL • 10/22/06 10/10/04 Christopher Stratakis • New York, NY • 3/8/98 Peter N. Vatsures • Columbus, OH • 10/16/11 George P. Zaharas • Cheyenne, WY • 10/16/11 Thomas M. Suehs • Austin, TX • 10/16/11 James Vavas • Brooklyn, NY • 10/28/18 Theodore K. Zampetis • Bloomfiled Hills, MI • 10/28/07 William Sutzko • Saint Clair, PA • 10/10/04 George Venizelos • Sparta, NJ • 10/20/13 Leonard Zangas • Manhasset, NY • 10/31/10 George Svokos • Franklin Lakes, NJ • 10/16/16 Stefanos Vertopoulos • Vancouver, WA • 10/28/07 John Zavitsanos • Houston, TX • 10/10/04 John Tangalos • Shelby Township, MI • Theodore Veru • Fort Lee, NJ • 10/28/07 10/31/10 George M. Ververides • Princeton, NJ • 3/15/81 Steve Zervoudis • Englewood, NJ • 10/16/16 Tim Tassopoulos • Atlanta, GA • 10/28/07 George Vittas • Bedford, TX • 10/22/17 George P. Zimmar, Ph.D. • Briarcliff Manor, NY • 10/23/05 Nicholas E. Terezis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/18/15 Peter A. Vlachos • New York, NY • 2/18/01 Basilios Theodosakis • Brooklyn, NY • 3/19/78 Dr. Theodore Vlahos • Safety Harbor, FL • 10/22/06 Demetrius C. Zonars • Dayton, OH • 3/9/03 Manuel N. Tissura, D.D.S. • Roswell, GA • Thomas Vlahos • Bronx, NY • 2/18/01 The Nicholas J. & Anna K. Bouras Foundation, 3/19/89 Inc. • Summit, NJ John P. Volandes • Brooklyn, NY • 3/12/95 In Memory of Nick H. Katapodis • Atlanta, GA Andreas Touzos • Virginia Beach, VA • 2/18/01 Bill J. Vranas • Skokie, IL • 3/20/94 In Memory of George S. Kleris • Atlanta, GA George Tsandikos • New York, NY • 3/20/94 Gus Vratsinas • Little Rock, AR • 3/10/02 Cybergrants Elias Tsekerides • Brewster, NY • 10/19/14 Constantine N. Vrettos • Charlotte, NC • Savas Tsivicos • Wayside, NJ • 3/16/97 10/23/05 Air Force Chaplain Corps • JBSA Randolph, TX

AUGUST – DECEMBER 2018 Dr. Harry N. Kotsis, Hypomnematografos Costas A. Sarantopoulos, Aktouarios List as of December 19, 2018 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Youngstown, OH Departed on 10/19/2018 Departed on 8/15/2018

Alex G. Anagnos, Depoutatos Theodore A. Laliotis, Hartophylax Alex G. Spanos, Depoutatos Fort Lee, NJ Los Altos, CA Stockton, CA Departed on 10/23/2018 Departed on 10/12/2018 Departed on 10/9/2018

Dean C. Kamaras, Architekton Leo J. Manta, Depoutatos Theodore D. Vlahos, Hartoularios Allison Park, PA Orland Park, IL La Grange Park, IL Departed on 12/13/2018 Departed on 9/10/2018 Departed on 11/5/2018